Programs and Events
Past Programs and Events
If you’re wondering about an event that you missed or would like to reexperience a memorable CENE activity, check out our past programs and events.
2024
October 2024 CENE Meetup
This free event was cosponsored by The Consulate General of Canada in Boston. Attendees had the opportunity to network with members of the Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem, as well as to learn about and interact with companies from the Canadian Technology Accelerator’s Digital Health cohort.
Attendees met up in Kendall Square to cheer on Team Canada during the Paris 2024 Olympic games, while connecting with members of the Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem.
Canadian Leaders in Biotech Dinner
In June, 30 C-suite leaders from Boston-area biotech, venture capital and hospitals – who also happen to be Canadian – came together for the Inaugural Canadian Leaders in Biotech Dinner to connect, celebrate and discuss opportunities to support Canada's growing life sciences ecosystem.
Attendees had the opportunity to network with members of the Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem, and to learn about and interact with companies from Québec’s growing clinical research sector.
2023
Canadian and US thought leaders gathered for discussions on the future of quantum computing and technology.
CENE Gala 2023
Celebrating 10 years of the CENE, this year’s Gala Winter Carnival was a festive gathering with fun activities and a networking reception.
2022
Accelerate Technology & Innovation
CENE Accelerate: Technology and Innovation creates a unique bridge between the vibrant technology and investment community in the greater Boston area and the premier growth technology companies in Canada. This half day program included presentations by a select group of Canadian fast growth technology companies, networking opportunities and a keynote address by Earl Marmar, PhD, Associate Director, Senior Research Scientist, Physics Department Head, Magnetic Fusion Experiments, MIT.
CENE Gala: Inspirations
Thank you to all of the CENE members who attended the 2022 Gala: Inspirations. This event recognized how our community inspires one another with their personal and professional commitments, accomplishments, and their plans for the future.
Global Affairs Canada Canadian Technology Accelerator Digital Health Event
At this event, nine innovative digital health companies were selected by the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) for their development and mentorship program. These nine companies are dedicated to tackling various issues in the healthcare industry, coming at a vital time in a post-pandemic era. Spanning Boston, as well as New York and San Francisco, this program focused on workshops, mentorship, and networking to support these companies as they enter the U.S. market.
Catalyst Forum
Thank you for joining us for the fourth edition of the Catalyst Forum: Life Sciences hosted at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA. The theme of this year’s program, Collaborate, highlighted the special relationship between life science leaders in Canada and the United States. Our program featured life sciences leaders and showcase Canadian life sciences companies. We also recognized the winners of the Canadian Consulate of Boston’s first annual Trailblazer Corporate Innovation Challenge with the Catalyst Awards.
Corporate Roundtable Series
The CENE Corporate Roundtables series was a unique annual program offered exclusively to CENE Corporate Members. Focused on helping Canadian companies develop and grow their presence in the United States, this quarterly program was an online roundtable discussion led by industry thought leaders with specific expertise in the given topic. Participants not only learned from the discussion leaders but also had the opportunity to share best practices with other members of their cohort and have access to the roundtable podcast after the program.
2021
Catalyst Forum: Life Sciences
Here, our thought leaders held main stage sessions and recognized that from venture to private equity, investors are increasingly looking to Canadian research and innovation as the next frontier for biotech. At the same time, large pharma is looking to Canada for their strategic pipeline investments. We were able to take a look at the trends, deals and biotechnology innovation that's turning people’s attention and funding North of the border.
CENE Gala: Connections
CENE’s Gala 2021 celebrates connections… between the United States and Canada, amid colleagues, among friends and between the very special people who are members of the CENE. After the dinner conversations, we heard a very special keynote address by Dan Aykroyd. Listen to Dan’s keynote address here. Find out more about Crystal Head Vodka.
We invite you to listen to and watch recordings from our past programs with industry luminaries and thought leaders.
